Collections Care Manual

Learn how to make a simple box to appropriately store a collection item.

Included in this video module is a detailed list of required equipment, and a box and lid template available for download.

Dust causes damage to items within collections.

This video demonstrates how dust can be removed through brush vacuuming.

Freezing is a simple, cheap, and safe method that can be used to kill insect infestations within collections.

Learn the best practice for freezing using easily obtainable equipment.

Poor handling techniques cause far more damage to collection items than any other factor.

This video provides basic instruction on how to safely handle objects within your collection.

Organic materials found within collections makes them highly attractive to insects.

Provided are instructions on creating your own Integrated Pest Management program to monitor and prevent insect activity.

Having objects labelled can help to protect them. It allows for quicker and easier identification, reducing object handling time.

This topic provides information on creating an appropriate and consistent labelling system.

Although light damage occurs slowly, the damage caused is irreversible.

Learn how to monitor light levels and prevent light damage within your collection.

Techniques such as freezing, object isolation, and brush vacuuming can help to treat a mould outbreak.

Watch this video to learn how to identify and safely treat a mould problem.

There are basic storage guidelines that will help to maintain appropriate collection conditions.

This video will showcase some of these key principles while addressing common storage problems.

A key element to looking after collection objects is ensuring that the correct package materials are being used.

This information will provide an outline of the most suitable storage materials for collection use.

Stable temperature and relative humidity levels can help to prevent damage to items.

Explore this topic to learn how to implement suitable environmental conditions in your collection.

Textiles and costumes require specific storage techniques.

This video will demonstrate the best way to care for, and store textiles to ensure their longevity.